hallucinogens
What is a drug?
A substance that causes a change in mood or physical feeling
What is a stimulant?
A type of drug that makes people feel more awake and alert
What are depressants?
A drug that makes you calm because it slows down brain activity
What do opiodes do?
Block pain messages sent from the body
What is the main ingredient in cannabis?
THC
What is the most lethal type of hallucinogen?
LSD or acid
What can be classified as a stimulant?
Cocaine, MDMA (known as ecstasy or molly), nicotine and even coffee
What are examples of depressants?
xanax, alcohol, and cannabis (marijuana)
What are examples of opioids?
Vicodin, Percocet, Oxycodone
What percent of teenagers use illicit drugs?
46.6%
What do hallucinogens do?
Hallucinogens alter thoughts and feelings
What is the most dangerous stimulant?
Cocaine and heroin are the most dangerous
What is the most widely used depressant?
Alcohol
What is the most commonly used opioid?
Codeine and Fentanyl
Why is nicotine so addictive?
Nicotine releases a chemical in your brain called dopamine which gives people a good feeling.
Can you overdose on hallucinogens?
Yes, it is possible but very rare
What are the long term effects of adderall?
There are a lot but the main ones are stroke and cardiac arrest
How does alcohol get into your bloodstream?
Through the tissue lining and small intestine
What is the most dangerous opioid?
Fentanyl
What are the physical affects of crystal meth?
Liver damage, "Meth moth" where the users teeth slowly begin to decay
How long do the effects from hallucinogens last?
15 minutes to 12 hours
How long do the effects last on stimulants?
Up to 12 hours
What percentage of drug deaths come from opioids?
70.6% of all drug deaths
Why are synthetic cannabinoids so dangerous (also known as spice or K2)
The ingredients can be toxic to humans and there are different effects than regular marijuana